Apixaban and Diamode

• Generic Name: apixaban
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Eliquis, Eliquis Starter Pack for Treatment of DVT and PE

Apixaban is used to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation.

Apixaban is also used after hip or knee replacement surgery to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

Apixaban is also used to treat DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE), and to lower your risk of having a repeat DVT or PE.

Apixaban may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: loperamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diamode, Imodium A-D, Imodium A-D EZ Chews, Imodium A-D New Formula, Imodium, Maalox Anti-Diarrheal, Pepto Diarrhea Control, Imotil, Kao-Paverin, Kaopectate 1-D, Diar-Aid, Anti-Diarrheal [OTC]

Diamode is used to treat diarrhea.

Diamode is also used to reduce the amount of stool in people who have an ileostomy (re-routing of the bowel through a surgical opening in the stomach).

Diamode may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.